Iowa Summary of Med Spa Laws

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Iowa Frequently Asked Medical Aesthetic Legal Questions

The Iowa medical spa legal summary breaks down the laws governing non-invasive medical aesthetics in the state.

Who can own a med spa?

Who can inject Botox and fillers?

Who can fire a laser?

Are Botox parties legal?

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Disclaimer: The information and answers contained in these frequently asked questions provide a general guide to certain laws that apply to "medical spas" in this particular state. The information on this site is for general reference only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed, as medical spa legalities and regulations change very frequently. This information is not intended to provide legal advice, and it should not be relied upon as legal advice. This information is not intended to create, and receipt of it does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. Readers: You should not act upon this information without seeking knowledgeable legal counsel that takes the laws of your jurisdiction into account. All uses of the content of this site, other than personal uses, are prohibited.

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Which procedures at medical spas constitute medical treatment?

Medical spas were developed to offer certain aesthetic skin care procedures >>Read More

Who can own a medical spa?

Under Iowa law, a med spa may be owned by >>Read More

If I'm not a doctor, can I employ a "Medical Director" to provide medical services for my medical spa?

A business owned by a non-physician >>Read More

If I'm not a doctor can I share in the profits of a medical spa?

As a general rule, non-physicians >>Read More

Can a nurse, physician assistant or nurse practitioner take a commission for administering laser treatments or injectables like Botox?

A nurse, physician assistant (PA), or nurse practitioner (NP) may >>Read More

Do I have to be a doctor to own medical spa equipment, like lasers, or real estate?

An unlicensed person or entity may >>Read More

Do I need to charge sales tax on procedures like Botox?

Prescription and non-prescription medicines, drugs, and medical devices furnished >>Read More

Are Botox parties legal?

Iowa law does not >>Read More

Who can legally fire a laser under Iowa law?

In Iowa, firing of lasers >>Read More

Who can legally inject Botox under Iowa law?

Iowa considers the injection of Botox >>Read More

Does a physician need to be on site during laser and intense pulse light (IPL) devices?

The level of physician supervision will depend >>Read More

What kind of physician supervision is needed for a registered nurse (RN) in a medical spa?

Registered nurses only require >>Read More

Does a physician have to examine every new patient before the patient is treated at a med spa?

A physician is >>Read More

Does a medical spa need to obtain a license to operate?

A medical spa is considered to be a >>Read More

Can a medical spa offer discounts through Groupon or other similar social networking websites?

While Iowa law does not >>Read More

What type of records are medical spas required to keep of their patients?

Medical spas are >>Read More

Can a med spa text or email patients to convey confidential medical information?

HIPAA allows covered health care providers >>Read More

If a patient posted a message or a review on a medical spa’s social media page, can and how should the medical spa respond?

When communicating on social media, a medical spa should always >>Read More

Is it legal to purchase drugs like Botox and fillers from overseas? From Canada, Europe, or Asia?

Generally >>Read More

Can a chiropractor or dentist serve as a medical director?

The definition of >>Read More

Who can legally perform the following treatments: microneedling; lasers/light-emitting devices; dermaplaning; Coolsculpting; permanent makeup?

Under Iowa law, >>Read More

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Iowa Frequently Asked Medical Aesthetic Legal Questions

AmSpa Basic FAQ

Which procedures at medical spas constitute medical treatment?

Who can own a medical spa?

If I'm not a doctor, can I employ a "Medical Director" to provide medical services for my medical spa?

If I'm not a doctor can I share in the profits of a medical spa?

Can a nurse, physician assistant or nurse practitioner take a commission for administering laser treatments or injectables like Botox?

Do I have to be a doctor to own medical spa equipment, like lasers, or real estate?

Do I need to charge sales tax on procedures like Botox?

Are Botox parties legal?

Who can legally fire a laser under Iowa law?

Who can legally inject Botox under Iowa law?

Does a physician need to be on site during laser and intense pulse light (IPL) devices?

What kind of physician supervision is needed for a registered nurse (RN) in a medical spa?

Does a physician have to examine every new patient before the patient is treated at a med spa?

Does a medical spa need to obtain a license to operate?

Can a medical spa offer discounts through Groupon or other similar social networking websites?

What type of records are medical spas required to keep of their patients?

Can a med spa text or email patients to convey confidential medical information?

If a patient posted a message or a review on a medical spa’s social media page, can and how should the medical spa respond?

Is it legal to purchase drugs like Botox and fillers from overseas? From Canada, Europe, or Asia?

Can a chiropractor or dentist serve as a medical director?

Who can legally perform the following treatments: microneedling; lasers/light-emitting devices; dermaplaning; Coolsculpting; permanent makeup?

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What type of entity may own a medical spa?

Can medical spas sell retail products i.e. skin creams?

Do medical spas have to charge sales tax on retail products?

Does a physician have to be physically present while a nurse practitioner is performing services in a medical spa?

Do physicians have to be physically present when a PA is performing services in a medical spa?

Can a PA perform cosmetic procedures such as operate lasers, inject Botox, and perform microdermabrasion?

Can an aesthetician, cosmetologist, electrologist or vocational nurses use lasers or intense light devices?

Who can perform microdermabrasion?

Can a physician use a picture album containing patient photos?

May a physician leave a message on a patient’s answering machine? Verify an appointment with a family member or spouse?

Are lasers subject to OSHA requirements?

What administrative requirements are provided in the HIPAA Security and Privacy Rules?